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PROJECT CHILDSAFE
October 21, 2004
The
Lieutenant Governor Brad Owen is
partnering with the National Shooting Sports Foundation, US Attorney
James A. McDevitt for the welcoming announcement of Project
ChildSafe's second phase in Spokane, WA. The distribution
of 240,000 free safety kit gunlocks which will be
distributed to local law enforcement agencies
across the state. The free firearm safety kits,
which include a gun locking device, can be obtained by visiting any of
the Project ChildSafe scheduled tour stops across the country. Some
events include state and county fairs, outdoor shooting sports events,
fishing and hunting expos, sporting goods shows, retail store events and
other festivals. Project ChildSafe is also assisting local law
enforcement agencies with scheduling firearm safety events in their
communities.
The education vehicles will offer free safety information, demonstrations on the use
of the gun locks, and valuable tips on firearm safety. Parents are encouraged to have
their children sign the Project ChildSafe pledge, where the child pledges to be safe
around firearms. A trained program representative, working with local law enforcement
officers, is on hand to answer questions about proper firearm storage in the home.
Project
ChildSafe, the nation’s largest firearm safety education program, has
begun the second phase of its nationwide campaign to promote safe and
responsible gun ownership and storage. The program reminds gun owners to
take steps to prevent a loaded gun from falling into the hands of a
child, thereby preventing tragic accidents.
In September
2003 through August 2004, Project ChildSafe distributed nearly 20
million safety kits to 50 states and five U.S. territories. Project
ChildSafe's second safety tour from September 2004 through
August 2005 is delivering 12 million more safety kits for a total
nationwide distribution of 32 million. Phase two of Project
ChildSafe is funded by two grants from the U.S. Department of Justice
that total $30 million. These two grants will fund the program from
September 1, 2004, through August 31, 2005. Phase one of Project
ChildSafe was funded by a $50 million U.S. Department of Justice grant.
“This program
fits in perfectly with the long-term goals of the Lieutenant Governor’s
office, which is to help kids grow up healthy in safe communities, with
opportunity. My office and I heartily congratulate Project ChildSafe for
its dedication and foresight in developing a plan to continue the free
gunlock giveaway program with increased allocations.”
Lt. Governor Brad Owen
Lt. Governor Owen emphasizes that "this
program is not about gun control but is about safety. The program and
gun locks are designed to help make homes with firearms safer by raising
awareness about responsible firearm ownership and storage".
For further information, please
visit the Website:
www.projectchildsafe.org
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